SUBWAY SANDWICH.
7908 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 28 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22025FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER ACTIVELY LEAKING FROM CEILINGS IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND REAR HALLWAY WITH PLASTIC BINS AND BOWLS PLACED ON FLOOR AND ON & IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT CATCHING WATER.MANAGER STATES THE ROOF NEEDS REPAIRS AND WILL BE ADDRESSED SOON. INSTRUCTED TO TAKE MEASURES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST CLEAN WATER FROM EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT THAT IS LEAKING FROM CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN STANDING AND POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN HALLWAY AND REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT PREP AREA AND KEEP DRY.
OCT 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE
OCT 102024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. CHICKEN TERIYAKI-45.9F ON TOPSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT.2LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE-51.3F AND .5LBS. SPINACH-51.3 IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.7.5 LBS.$48.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 51.8F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE EXIT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH & BAGS,LIDS WIDE OPEN AND BOXES ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM ABOVE RIM AND GROUND FOR LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING & AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST SEAL GAP IN LOWER WALL BASE AT REAR SEATING AREA FOR STAFF.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
JAN 92024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO MEAT SLICER ON COUNTER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES TO HAVE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON ICE DISPENSER AT SODA MACHINE.
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JAN 92023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR(GLASS) IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRPPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE'S IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS REQUIRED.
OBSERVED WATER IN THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ICE INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.
MAR 12022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AND LEDGE AT PRINTER UNDER CAH REGISTER AND INSIDE OF CUP CABINET ON SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,SODA MACHINE DRIP TRAY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND 1- COMP LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT VEGETABLE WASH SINK.
MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND CO2 TANKS.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE CLOSET AND HALLWAY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 12021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 72020FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/7/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
MUST SEAL WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244070 1/3/19 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 #57- FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.#58.Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
JAN 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. STEAK, CHICKEN, SOUP, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN/PREPARING FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED STEAK AT 50.0F, TUNA AT 45.0F, TERIYAKI CHICKEN AT 46.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 44.3 AND LETTUCE AT 49.0F ALL STORED FRONT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED, AN APPROXIMATE WEIGHT OF 10LBS. VALUED AT $10.00 PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE HAVE NOT MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.
JAN 112018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND DISPLAY COOLER.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND SODA DISPENSER UNIT, SHELVING UNIT, AND FILE CABINET IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
JAN 302017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
JAN 262017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS-MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PAINT RUSTY CEIING VENT INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MASSIVE DEBRIS FOUND UNDERNEATH CRATES. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
ELIMINATE CLUTTER STORED BEHIND BOTH WASHROOMS WHICH LEADS TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
ALL NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES THAT ARE CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF BEING HIRED.
JAN 62016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN THE MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
MAR 172015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER RECORDS AND LOGS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
JAN 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL
JAN 72015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 118.9F TO 131.9F, THE FOOD PRODUCTS WERE CHICKEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,AND SOUP, THE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE FOOD PRODUCTS DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 7LBS AND TOTAL COST $25.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,STOPPED UP,THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK IS STOPPED UP TO THE TOP OF SINK AND THE FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS STOPPED UP HALF WAY TO SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINKS,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,CHICHEN BREAST,MEATBALLS,SOUP,AND SANDWICHES,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
MUST PROVIDE ATHERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,THE OUTSIDE THERMOMETER ON COOLER IS BROKEN,MUST INSTALL
MAY 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
APR 292014FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD,IE CHICHEN NOOLE SOUP IN BOX, ON PREP FLOOR AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED 40F OR BELOW.APPROX 24 LBS SOUP,COST $30.00 WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
REAR SIDE AREA BEHIND WOMENS WASHROOM TOO CLUTTERED,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST ORGANIZE AREA PROPERLY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
OCT 42013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA OF THE SUBWAY NEED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS
NEED TO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES AND SANITIZE NOZZLES TO THE SODA HOOK UP.
CLEAN FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND FRONT OVEN.
CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP TABLE.
APR 92013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNER BEHIND SODA RACK AT REAR AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES COATS, JACKETS, PERSONAL ITEMS ETC; TO PROVIDE SEPARATION FROM CONSUMERS PRODUCTS.
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM RECENT REMODELING AT REAR BEHIND WASHROOMS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 32012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR, PLASTIC STORAGE UNIT IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THOUGHOUT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ELIMINATE CLUTTER BEHIND WASHROOMS IN REAR.
DEC 232010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISHWASHING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS,CLEANERS,TOWELS).
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPLACE DAMAGD TANK COVER AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP WALK IN COOLER FREEZER AND SEPERATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.
DEC 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 53.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF ROAST BEEF 52.8F, TURKEY 53.5F AND TUNA 54.1F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70866
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR EXPOSED AND PREP SINK (CONTAINERS, CLEANER, TOWELS).
REPLACE DAMAGED TANK COVER ON TOILET AND REPAIR TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM (SLOW FLUSHING).
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE ITEMS ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AND STORAGE AREA. SEPARATE ICE MACHINE SANITIZER FROM CONDIMENTS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE.
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